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I Am Just Me Bootcamp

Feb 16, 2018
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October is Move for a Cure Month!

Sep 29, 2017

We are so excited about October! We’ve put together some really fun events for you EVERY week! Our friends at Blue Pants Brewery have joined us to make each of these events special. We’ll be donating a portion of ALL proceeds to the Alabama Breast Cancer Research Foundation. From Buti Yoga to Zumba, you can…

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Creamy Mustard Chicken

Aug 4, 2017

From: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2013 In this healthy, creamy mustard chicken recipe, thin-sliced chicken breasts (sometimes labeled chicken cutlets) cook quickly and are delicious smothered in a velvety, light mustard sauce and garnished with fresh chopped sage. If you can’t find chicken cutlets, cut boneless, skinless chicken breast into 4-ounce pieces and place between pieces of…

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Dijon Salmon with Green Bean Pilaf

Aug 4, 2017

From: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2016 In this quick dinner recipe, the delicious garlicky-mustardy mayo that tops baked salmon is very versatile. Make extra to use as a dip for fries or to jazz up tuna salad. Precooked brown rice helps get this healthy dinner on the table fast, but if you have other leftover whole grains,…

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Oven-Fried Fish & Chips

Aug 4, 2017

From: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2009 Fish and chips are traditionally sold wrapped in paper to soak up all the grease—not a good sign. To cut the calories in half and reduce the fat, we coat the delicate fish in a crispy cornflake crust and then bake it along with sliced potatoes. Serve with: Coleslaw and malt…

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Flank Steak with Grilled Tomatoes & Cucumber Herb Relish

Jul 13, 2017

From: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2016 Ingredients Flank Steak & Tomatoes 1 tablespoon sugar 1½ teaspoons paprika 1½ teaspoons ground cumin 1½ teaspoons granulated garlic 1½ teaspoons ground pepper 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1½ pounds flank steak 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 small firm tomatoes, halved lengthwise 2 cloves garlic, minced or finely grated…

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Sweet Potato & Red Pepper Pasta

Jul 13, 2017

  From: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2008 Ingredients 8 ounces whole-wheat angel hair pasta 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups shredded, peeled sweet potato, (about 1 medium) 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 cup diced plum tomatoes ½ cup water 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh…

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Why Two is Better than One

Jun 16, 2017

Have you ever had the notion that two heads are better than one? Or many hands make light work? Well that’s the truth about exercise and healthy eating, one can work without the other, but they work much better if the two become lifelong partners. I admit with busy lives and not enough hours in…

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Slow-Cooker Beef Tacos with Rhubarb Salsa

May 5, 2017

From: EatingWell.com, February 2017 Ingredients 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1½ teaspoons salt, divided 3 pounds beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon avocado oil or grapeseed oil 1 large onion, halved and sliced 1 cup low-sodium beef broth 3 tablespoons…

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Chicken Saltimbocca

May 5, 2017

From: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2015 Ingredients 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5-6 ounces each), tenders removed (see Tip) ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 thin slices prosciutto 2-4 fresh sage leaves 1½ teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon butter 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil ¾ cup dry Marsala Preparation Put chicken breasts between pieces of plastic…

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